Definitions for "Global Aphasia"
third most common aphasic syndrome after Broca's and Wernicke's, occurs when there are both anterior and posterior lesions. All aspects of language are so severely impaired that there is no longer a distinctive pattern of preserved vs. impaired components. Articulation may be adequate in the context of stereotypical utterances. Prognosis is poor.
A severe form of aphasia in which both understanding and expression of language are severely impaired.
a condition in which patients suffer severe communication disabilities as a result of extensive damage to portions of the brain responsible for language.
Keywords:  ability, loss, communicate
loss of all ability to communicate